Women In Trucking aims to dispel misconceptions about industry

The trucking industry has recently witnessed a steady rise in the number of women venturing into careers traditionally dominated by men. However, industry misconceptions continue to discourage generations of women from participating, making recruiting and retaining women a concern for fleet operators.  On Wednesday during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit, Jennifer Hedrick, the president and CEO…

Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations crucial for trucking fleets

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: DOT compliance and safety. DETAILS:  Transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman, who is the president of Trucksafe Consulting, discusses some of the top challenges for trucking fleets, including hours of service rules, CBD usage among drivers and Department of Transportation compliance issues. …

Small changes on the road can yield big health improvements

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Unleashing the power of fitness in the trucking industry. DETAILS: Dr. Mark Manera launched Supply Chain Fitness after years of working with professional drivers in a physical therapy clinic. He explains the ways drivers can improve their over-the-road lifestyles. KEY…